About

A controls partner focused on reliable automation

Controls D. Automation helps manufacturers and industrial facilities develop, update, and migrate PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems—without unnecessary complexity.

Who we are

Controls D. Automation exists to make industrial control systems clearer, more maintainable, and more reliable. Founded and led by Derick Montes, we work across new development, targeted updates, and platform migrations—always with an eye on commissioning success and long-term supportability.

Our focus is practical PLC logic, operator-ready HMIs, and SCADA visibility that helps teams act before downtime grows—whether the work is a new build, an update, or a platform migration.

Our approach

  1. 1. Listen first — process constraints before technology preferences.
  2. 2. Design for handoff — code and screens your team can own.
  3. 3. Commission carefully — validate what matters under real conditions.
  4. 4. Stay available — updates and migrations as needs change.

Why clients choose us

Clarity over noise

Uptime-first mindset

Every recommendation is filtered through production reality—cutover windows, spare parts risk, and operator usability.

Maintainable deliverables

We write controls applications the next engineer can understand: structure, comments, and documentation included.

Platform fluency

Rockwell Automation, GE, and Keyence experience means less ramp-up and fewer surprises on mixed sites.

Ready to discuss your control system?

Tell us about your PLC, HMI, or SCADA challenge—new development, updates, or a migration. We’ll help you plan the next step.